Annika Kurotori

Personally, my love fuels the passion for health and fitness while then fuels my happiness and entire life. I grew up playing multiple sports and constantly doing some activity which gave me an outlet for social connections when I was getting bullied but a new view of my self worth and elevated my self love.

I love lifting, running, swimming, and soccer. Growing up with my brother who was a D1 swimmer, I fell in love and competed at a national level until get a chest surgery & reconstruction. I now swim at my local pool which helps balance the load I’m putting on my joints with lifting as a dual sport college athlete. I play soccer and run which has been the biggest blessing since I struggle with mental health and it’s given me reasons to keep going. I lift 3-4 times a week additionally.

I’m a Pre- Med student so I’d put it towards school since I’m currently balancing 18 credits and playing multiple sports and getting certification to get a job in the medical field in order to help play for my dorm, books, tuition, and meal plan. This money would allow me to take the burden off my family and myself for college while also getting me a better membership to a gym so I can train at a higher level with my resources. I’m a swim and soccer coach for the past few years.